Pros
3 GB RAM6.4-inch screenDual camera setup4050 mAh battery4G LTE supportJBL Earphones included in the boxDOLBY Atmos AudioFlashlight assisting front cameraAugmented Reality (AR) camera mode
Cons
Mediocre processorMediocre GPUOld Android version ( Android 6.0)Non-removable batteryHybrid SIM slot
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus Specifications
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Lenovo Phab 2 Plus Photo Gallery
Question- How is the Design and Build Quality? Answer – Despite sporting 6.4-inch massive screen, the phone is not as difficult to hold as on one would think, thanks to curved back. It has a unibody metallic design that feels premium to hold. That said, the thickness (9.6mm) of the phone along with comparatively large bezels (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio) play spoilsport to make overall ergonomics less appealing. Question – How is the Display Quality? Answer – It has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with 73.5% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~344 ppi pixel density). it looks decent but the brightness levels are on not up to the mark. Sharpness is not good either. Question – Does it have Gorilla Glass protection? Answer – It has Gorilla Glass protection but the company has not specified the which generation Gorilla Glass is used. Question – What is the hardware used inside? Answer –
CPU: Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53GPU:Mali T720Chipset: Mediatek MT8783
Question – How is the performance? Answer – The main problem with the phone is its processors and GPU. Not sure why Lenovo opted for previous generation hardware; don’t expect smooth gaming or great multitasking. In a nutshell, if you are a power user, you better stay away from this phone. Question – What are the Camera Specifications? Answer – Rear Camera: 13MP Dual camera, f/2.0, 1.34µm pixel size, laser & phase detection autofocus, Dual-LED flash. Front Camera: 8MP sensor, f/2.2 apertre, 1.4µm pixel size. Question- How is the camera performance on Phab 2 Plus? Answer – The camera performance is good in good ample light conditions. The rear camera has some nifty features like AR mode and bokeh effects . Focusing is slow, color reproduction is fine, and dynamic range is on a lower side. In regards to the front camera, selfies are decent and have plenty of details. Question – Does it support Google Tango? Answer –No, the higher end version of this phone come with Google Tango. Question – Does it come with IR blaster? Answer –No Question – Does it support Fast charging? Answer – No Question – What are pre-installed applications? Answer –Netflix, Swiftkey, and McAfee security Question- Does the Phab 2 Plus has VOLTE support? Answer – Yes, it supports VOLTE. Question- Does the Phab 2 Plus has micro-SD Expansion option? Answer – Yes, memory can be expanded via Hybrid SIM-card slot. Question – What are the connectivity options ? Answer – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot, microUSB v2.0, bluetooth v4.0 and GPS. Question – What are the sensors on board? Answer – Phab 2 Plus packs a Fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient, gyroscope, proximity and compass sensors. Question- How much does Phab 2 Plus weighs? Answer – 218 grams Question- Does it have LED notification light? Answer – Yes, it has LED notification light. Question- Does it have backlit keys? Answer – Yes, the keys are backlit. Question- Does Phab 2 Plus support FM radio? Answer – Yes. Question- what are SIM types? Answer – Micro SIM + Nano SIM or Micro SIM+ Memory card Question-Whats in the box? Answer – Handset, Charger, JBL Earphones, Safety/Warranty Guide and Quick Start Guide.
Conclusion
Overall, I can say it is a half baked attempt from Lenovo. With a mediocre hardware on paper the phone has still lot to prove. I couldn’t find an outstanding feature in the phone till now but we can be sure only after we have tested the device. So it is indeed it is not the right time to recommend it over Mi Max.
